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Vandalism costs TelOne US$1m annually
TELECOMMUNICATIONS operator, TelOne, has embarked on a drive to provide wireless or optic fibre network solutions to replace copper installations which have been a target of vandalism across the count...Published: 6 hrs ago | 36 | by Staff reporter
Zimra surpasses target
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority surpassed its target for the 2022 first quarter by over eight percent despite challenges facing the economy.Zimra collected $178,77 billion against a target of $...Published: 02 May 2022 at 07:54hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter
Econet extends 5G coverage to Bulawayo
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, yesterday extended its national 5G network to the southern region, by launching the service in Bulawayo.The new network...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:20hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Econet scoops best ZITF stand award
Telecommunications giant Econet Wireless yesterday scooped the award for the best overall stand at this years' Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) for its ultra-modern exhibition stand, which dre...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:10hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Econet extends its 5G coverage, launches super-fast technology in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO - Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, yesterday extended its national 5G network to the southern region, by launching the service in Bulawayo.The ...Published: 29 Apr 2022 at 16:07hrs | 717 | by Agencies
Muswere commissions 10 TelOne LTE in Chitungwiza
INFORMATION Communication and Technology (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere today launched 10 TelOne Blaze LTE service Base Stations in Chitungwiza which are set to service at least 6000 clients.Th...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:38hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
$17bn war chest for 2022 road works
More than 2 000 urban and rural roads stretching over 10 000km will undergo reconstruction under the ongoing Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2) this year.Government has set asid...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 08:10hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Govt terminates six road contracts
GOVERNMENT has terminated contracts for six local contractors who have failed to deliver under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme phase two (ERRP...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 00:50hrs | 1891 | by Staff Reporter
NetOne constructs new base station in Lupane
THE country's mobile network operator, NetOne, has started constructing a new base station in rural Lupane, which will enhance mobile connectivity in 14 wards.The new base station is located i...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Government steps up crime fighting technology
THE Government has stepped up efforts in the Safe Cities Project with much ground covered in ensuring that latest technologies are adopted for the concept.Information and Communication Technol...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:30hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has already won by-elections, says Chiwenga
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said Zanu-PF had already won the March 26 by-elections and told party members to start celebrating.Speaking during the launch of the public procur...Published: 21 Mar 2022 at 06:42hrs | 882 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has already won by-elections, says Chiwenga
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said Zanu-PF had already won the March 26 by-elections and told party members to start celebrating.Speaking during the launch of the public procur...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:49hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
'No US dollar comeback'
Government will not re-dollarise the economy because it's not possible to grow it riding on other economies currencies, Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube said yesterday...Published: 05 Mar 2022 at 08:14hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
Touts resurface at passport office
CORRUPT syndicates that wake up early morning to join the queue at the passport office in Harare have resurfaced and are targeting impatient applicants whom they are charging between US$10 and US$20 t...Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:19hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Econet scales up dominance with 5G
ZIMBABWE'S biggest mobile telecomnunications firm, Econet Wireless yesterday launched the country's first high-speed Fifth Generation (5G) mobile broadband technology, moving the domestic market in li...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:14hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
In a major first, Econet switches on 5G network in Zimbabwe
Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications company, today launched high-speed Fifth Generation (5G) mobile broadband technology, in partnership with global technology infrastructure suppli...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 17:17hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe E-passport now in use
The new electronic passport (e-passport) is now acceptable as an official document at all ports of entry and travellers can safely use it for their foreign trips, the Immigration Department has said....Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 09:03hrs | 1722 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's e-passport comes on stream to ease travel
FROM next Monday e-passports that were launched by President Mnangagwa in December last year will be accepted as an official travel document at all ports of entry, the Civil Registry Department (CRD) ...Published: 03 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
8 800 schools to receive laptops
INFORMATION Communication Technology and Courier Services (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere today launched ICT laboratories at Harare schools as part of efforts to digitalise the education sector in the c...Published: 02 Feb 2022 at 05:28hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean hired by Google as senior vice president
Google has hired Zimbabwean James Manyika, the head of McKinsey Global Institute, to be the company's first senior vice president of Technology and Society, the company said.Manyika, who has b...Published: 26 Jan 2022 at 21:16hrs | 576 | by Staff reporter
Ministry targets to computerise 8 800 schools
INFORMATION Communication Technology minister Jenfan Muswere yesterday said government was targeting to install computer equipment at 8 800 schools as it intensifies efforts to promote e-learning duri...Published: 26 Jan 2022 at 04:48hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Can the CVR stop impounding imported vehicles and put their house inorder
The basic solution to Zimbabwe's number plate system is to computerise the whole system and issue plates at the port of entry into Zimbabwe. In this age and time we are still running around with piece...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 09:50hrs | 1326 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Tollgates set for major upgrade
ALL tollgates along the country's major highways will undergo major upgrades and redevelopment this year under a targeted programme meant to reduce on-site traffic congestion and revenue leakages....Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 08:53hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Potraz calls for investment in broadband
ZIMBABWE'S telecoms regulator says the COVID–19 outbreak has exposed serious shortcomings in operators' capacity to meet demand for key services like broadband coverage.In a commentary to th...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:24hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches Zimbabwe's e-passport
A nationwide campaign to issue primary identity and registration documents will be launched next year, coinciding with the voter registration blitz ahead of the 2023 harmonised elections, President Mn...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 22:47hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Parly to fast-track Budget debate
The National Assembly has agreed to fast-track debate on the $927 billion 2022 National Budget which was presented by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube last month to ens...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:50hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Govt increases internet access in rural areas
GOVERNMENT has reaffirmed its commitment towards increasing the internet penetration rate to 75,4 percent by year 2025 in order to ensure improved access and usage of Information Communication Technol...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:15hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Concern over US$50 cellphone tax
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube should scrap the US$50 temporary and refundable tax imposed on mobile phones, MPs and analysts attending a post budget seminar suggeste...Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 05:36hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Scrap US$50 cell phone tax, demands Parliament
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube should scrap the US$50 tax he imposed on cell phones, MPs and analysts attending a post-Budget seminar said on Tuesday.Prof Ncu...Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 05:32hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to adopt older persons' inclusive approach in implementing NDS1
The Government of Zimbabwe has been challenged to adopt older persons' inclusive approach policy in implementing the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) as part of the Vision 2030.The call ...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 16:02hrs | 11 | by Stephen Jakes
Mthuli Ncube budget recipe for disaster, says MPs
LEGISLATORS yesterday threatened not to pass Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's $927 billion budget for 2022, describing it as a "useless recipe for disaster".Ncube presented his budget before Pa...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 05:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
NetOne launches local forex remittance platform
State owned mobile network operator NetOne has launched a money transfer service, OneMoney Remit, which will enable locals to send foreign currency across the country.OneMoney Remit was launch...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 05:30hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo gets major facelift
THE ongoing rehabilitation of 65 major roads in Bulawayo under the Government-funded Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2) is set to transform the face of the city and attract investment....Published: 25 Nov 2021 at 07:07hrs | 21 | by Staff Reporter
Potraz bridges Nkayi digital divide
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (Potraz) on Thursday officially opened the Nkayi community information centre (CIC) to bridge the digital divide.Information Communicatio...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 06:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
US$310m loan for Bulawayo, Hwange thermal units
A loan facility of US$310 million is being negotiated with India to fix Bulawayo and Hwange thermal power stations, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said.Sp...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt considers another currency
THE Government is weighing options of adopting cryptocurrency as a legal payment service and is consulting various stakeholders on the merits of the virtual currency.Speaking at a Computer Soc...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:12hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
NetOne mobile broadband to drive financial inclusion
NETONE says its recently launched national mobile broadband (NMBB) programme will enhance the country's efforts towards expanding financial inclusion through the firm's mobile money platform, One Mone...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
NetOne remembers Wedza
Mobile telecommunication giant NetOne yesterday launched a 3G/4G base station in Chanakira village, the heart of Ward 9 in Wedza under Chief Svosve , as it moves towards achieving the goal of establis...Published: 21 Oct 2021 at 08:54hrs | 25 | by Alice Mangwanda
Private sector major culprit of graft, says Zacc boss
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) says the private sector is the major culprit in corruption as players are evading taxes and inflating figures, among other ills causing serious damage to...Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Africa stuck in generational curse
WHOEVER bewitched African leaders probably perished at Nagasaki in 1945, many years before the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was founded in 1963. That person, alongside his tools of trade and hi...Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 19:02hrs | 4 | by Sapien Sapien
Remote Work trending
Bulawayo - Remote work (also known as work from home [WFH] or telecommuting) is a type of flexible working arrangement that allows an employee to work from remote location outside of corporate offices...Published: 04 Oct 2021 at 19:25hrs | 8 | by Enos Denhere Freelance Journalist
National mining ICT database to eradicate mining disputes
In 2021 Zimbabwe's mining sector is proving to be big business, with mineral exports possibly reaching 60% of the country's export earnings and the mining sector contributing around 20% of national GD...Published: 04 Oct 2021 at 10:50hrs | 1 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Crack team set up for mobile money crime
A crack team of 15 experienced prosecutors has been set up to work with seasoned investigators to come up with watertight dockets and so effectively prosecute economic saboteurs abusing mobile money p...Published: 04 Oct 2021 at 05:47hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe on right path in ICT use'
INFORMATION Communication Technology (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere yesterday said the country was on the right trajectory in terms of the digital economy and use of ICTs.He said this in Chiman...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Investing in Zimbabwe open to all'
ZIMBABWE does not discriminate against any form of investment and companies wishing to invest in the country should make hay while the sun shines as the Second Republic remains open for business with ...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to headline ZITF Business Conference
VICE President, Dr Constantino Chiwenga, will be the guest of honour during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) International Business Conference to be held in Bulawayo next Wednesday. ...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 05:57hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Equipment for NetOne expansion starts to arrive
Equipment has started arriving in the country for the third phase of NetOne's US$71 million mobile broadband expansion that will see construction of over 260 new base stations, with President Mnangagw...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 19:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No one should be left behind, says Potraz
POSTAL and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) director-general Gift Machengete yesterday said there was need for equitable distribution of resources so that no one is left ou...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Telcos target rural population
Telecommunication companies are exploring new and cheap ways of connecting marginalised areas in support of the Government's agenda to develop a digital economy.Under the National Development ...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
How tech in the classroom continues to change student learning
Tech in the classroom continues to change the way students consume and learn information. From using virtual reality glasses to learn geography to playing online games to learn languages, tech...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 09:22hrs | 17 | by Staff writer
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